Nova Scotia PNP In-Demand Occupation list 2023
Also, as an applicant of this stream, you must have required experience in any of the occupations listed in Nova Scotia PNP in-demand occupation list 2023?. Find below the NSNP in-demand occupation list:
Occupations In-demand Stream
Designed for intermediate-skilled workers aspiring to relocate to Canada, this stream targets individuals with work experience in one of the following in-demand jobs across the country. Notably, Nova Scotia currently experiences high demand for two major occupations: Nurses and Truck drivers.
| Occupation In-demand Stream | |
|---|---|
| NOC Code | Eligible Occupations |
| 3413 | Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates |
| 6513 | Food and beverage servers |
| 6711 | Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations |
| 6731 | Light duty cleaners |
| 7511 | Transport Truck driver |
| 7521 | Heavy equipment operators (except crane) |
| 7611 | Construction trades helpers and labourers |
Physicians Stream
Nova Scotia’s robust demand for physicians is evident through dedicated streams designed to facilitate their work in Canada. The Physicians stream specifically supports the public health authorities, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (IWK), in addressing the current physician shortage. This stream encompasses general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians.
| Physicians Stream | |
|---|---|
| NOC Code | Eligible Occupations |
| 3111 | Specialist Physicians |
| 3112 | Family Physicians |
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians Stream
This stream is for physicians who want to apply to work in Canada and apply through the Express Entry system. In order to qualify for this stream, you will need an approved offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre as well as have a letter of interest or provincial nomination from the province.
| Labour Market Priorities for Physicians Stream | |
|---|---|
| NOC Code | Eligible Occupations |
| 3111 | Specialist Physicians |
| 3112 | Family Physicians |
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Stream
This stream is for skilled workers who want to apply to move to Canada through the Express Entry system and have work experience in one of the following in-demand jobs in Canada, specific to the province of Nova Scotia, at skill level 0, A, or B. This includes certain occupations in finance, administration, education, nursing, law, and social work. Applicants must have at least one year of work experience in the last 6 years in order to qualify. This stream opens and closes in order to allow for applications to be processed efficiently.
| Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Stream Category B | |
|---|---|
| NOC Code | Eligible Occupations |
| 1111 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 1114 | Other financial officers |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations |
| 1241 | Administrative assistants |
| 1311 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 3012 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 3233 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 4021 | College and other vocational instructors |
| 4211 | Paralegal and related occupations |
| 4212 | Social and community service workers |